Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL · Public · Certificate degrees · Rural
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About Lake Land College
Lake Land College is a public community college in Mattoon, Illinois. It was founded in 1966. As of the Fall 2025 semester Lake Land serves 4,138 students, mainly from the east-central Illinois region. The 308 acres (1.25 km2) campus has seven major buildings plus eight supportive buildings, two campus ponds, and a 160 acres (0.65 km2) agriculture land laboratory.
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Open
Acceptance
$2,254
Net price
2,448
Enrollment
58%
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Academics
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Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
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Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
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Admissions
Open admissions
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SAT average
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This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$2,254
Average net price
$4,415
In-state tuition
$14,301
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$530
Books & supplies
$10,276
Total cost of attendance
26%
Students receiving Pell grants
5%
Students with federal loans
$6,188
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$38,877
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$33,693
Median earnings (6 yrs)
58%
Graduation rate
72%
Retention rate
64%
Earn more than a HS grad
$7,317
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,448
Total enrollment
31%
Part-time
24
Avg. age at entry
44%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Lake Land College FAQ
Is Lake Land College a public or private school?
Lake Land College is a public institution located in Mattoon, IL.
What is the acceptance rate at Lake Land College?
Lake Land College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Lake Land College cost?
The average annual net price at Lake Land College is $2,254 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $4,415 in-state and $14,301 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Lake Land College?
About 58% of students at Lake Land College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Lake Land College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Lake Land College students earn a median of $38,877 per year.
How many students attend Lake Land College?
Lake Land College enrolls about 2,448 students.
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